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- Page 1 VISION COMPACT GAS FIRED RADIANT TUBE HEATERS Operation, maintenance and servicing manual VC40...
- Page 2 Index Gas supply/connection/technical data Electrical connection Fan assembly Vision Compact herringbone gas radiant tube heaters Health & safety Installation - suggested methods of heater suspension Minimum mounting heights and clearances Installation of Vision Compact heaters Flue connection Access to the burner gas/flue/electrical connection Fresh air ducted inlet (all models) Commissioning for individually flued and unflued heaters Routine servicing...
- Page 3 1 Gas supply/connection/ from the Health and Safety at Works Act The complete installation must be tested 1974. In addition the installation must be for soundness as described in the technical data carried out in accordance with the previous standard. Before installation, check that the local current IEE 1992 (BS 7671), BS 6896:1991 distribution conditions, nature of gas and...
- Page 4 Figure 1 Correct installation of flexible gas connection Corrugated Flexible Metallic Hose Assemblies to BS 6501 Part 1 1991 Class 1 Type C Construction 1 m long - Ambi-Rad Part No. 6500-2 Note Correct installation as shown will allow for approx 150mm of movement due to expansion. This installation layout is the only method recommended by the institute of Gas Engineers, the manufacturer and Ambi-Rad Ltd.
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Page 5: Electrical Connection
2 Electrical connection Alternatively, connection may be made via a fused three pin plug and un-switched Circuits and controls shuttered socket, both complying with the requirements of BS 1361:1971 (1986). All such controls and switchgear must be This appliance must be earthed. Ensure that a copy of the lighting rated to handle the total inductive load of instructions plate is affixed adjacent to the... -
Page 6: Fan Assembly
3 Fan assembly 7 Minimum mounting heights and clearances Note: For both horizontal and inclined The recommended minimum mounting mounting the fan assembly must be heights, along with the recommended perfectly vertical with the fan outlet clearance to combustibles for the Vision facing upwards. -
Page 7: Installation
8 Installation of Vision Compact heaters Wall mounting brackets must support the heater at an angle of inclination between 30˚ and 45˚, and are not available from the manufacturer. The Health & safety angle can be varied by adjusting the drop rods or A qualified installer is required to install the appliance chain on each bracket. -
Page 8: Flue Connection
9 Flue connection Flue technical details Model VC40 Gas type Natural Gas (G20) Propane Gas (G31) Mass flow rate of flue gases (kg/s) 0.0317 0.0176 Flue gas temperature (˚C) @ flue outlet Flue pressure (Pa) Positive Figure 5 - Natural Gas Only If the heater is installed without a flue, ensure that combustion gases do not impinge on combustible materials. - Page 9 10 Access to the burner gas/ 12Commissioning for out (re earth continuity polarity and resistance to earth). flue/electrical connection individually flued and unflued heaters To shut down the heater, switch off the power supply to the heater. It is essential To gain access remove the eight bolts Inspect installation and ensure that it has to allow a delay of 15 seconds after...
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Page 10: Routine Servicing
engineer / manager for use on future Unplug the mains and fan leads from the service calls. Slacken pressure test point screw nearest burner assembly. Disconnect wiring to neon the burner head and connect a ‘U’ tube lamps. Disconnect the gas feed pipe at the Note: Heaters have a tendency for the tube manometer to the pressure test nipple gas valve. - Page 11 Emitter tube inspection Remove fan spigot by removing the three Figure 19 retaining screws. Brush away any dust on the exterior of the Combustion Fan - Natural Gas emitter tubes. Remove the heat exchanger by slackening To remove the combustion fan, disconnect pinch bolts, disconnect flue and fresh air the electrical connection from the burner inlet where necessary.
- Page 12 15Replacement and servicing of components in the burner assembly Figure 23 Vision Compact burner assembly Injector Figure 26 Figure 24 Health and safety Isolate gas and electrical supplies before carrying out any repair work. Always test for gas soundness with a suitable leak detection fluid.
- Page 13 Electrode assembly Figure 27 Figure 30 Remove the two screws securing the Disconnect gas fittings, disconnect electrode assembly. Disconnect the wiring harness from valve. Remove leads, and remove. Check for cracked or rear panel of burner box. Remove the damaged ceramics. Clean or replace as two screws securing the gas valve to necessary.
- Page 14 Vacuum switch Figure 33 Figure 32 Remove the two screws securing the vacuum switch in position. Refit Disconnect the two silicon rubber tubes and the electrical connectors. Noting components in reverse order of removal. correct orientation. Figure 34 S.I.T vacuum proving switch connections...
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Page 15: Troubleshooting Checklist
16 Trouble shooting checklist Ensure Gas and Electricity supplies are enabled. Check 1. Burner controller. 2. Red neon. Is there power on Does the red the burner? neon illuminate? Check 1. Operation of any thermostat. 2. Check any external fuses. Check Does the fan 1. -
Page 16: Spare Parts
17 Spare parts Description Part number Gas Type Natural Gas Propane Ignitor Probes 201284 Burner Head 200974 200988 Orifice Plate Gaskets 201234 Combustion Fan 2507 Electronic Sequence Controller 201455 Gas Valve 2055 Red Neon Lamp 2180 Amber Neon Lamp 2175 Wiring Harness 900301 Neon Lamp Wiring Harness... - Page 17 Example 100mm diameter 125mm diameter inlet resistance of actual flue outlet resistance of actual flue inlet resistance of equivalent flue outlet resistance of equivalent flue is the vertical height of the actual or proposed flue measured from the flue spigot other resistances of actual flue terminal (1) 0.25...
- Page 20 Brierley Hill West Midlands United Kingdom Due to continuous product innovation, Ambi-Rad reserves Telephone 01384 489700 the right to change product Facsimile 01384 489707 specification without due notice. UK sales email sales ambirad.co.uk Document reference number : GB/VC(40)/125/1005 Website www.ambirad.co.uk...
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